The huge pool at the bottom of Cooper Brook falls sits directly in front of the lean-to. A great place to swim or cool off on a hot day and an even nicer place to take a break and listen to the roar.
Big Niagara along the Appalachian Trail in Baxter State Park.....
Situated in a narrow, 100 foot slate canyon, Little Wilson falls is the tallest waterfall on the Appalachian Trail and one of the tallest in Maine. It was certainly thundering today!
Little Wilson falls today. Ice covers the canyon walls high above.....
Big Niagara along the Appalachian Trail in Baxter State Park today....
Rainbow Stream along the Appalachian Trail this morning.....
All of the rivers and streams along the Appalachian Trail in Maine are past flood stage and most are impassable; unless you think you can get safely across this one. This is Cooper Brook, taken from the Jo Mary bridge and is a good example of what every other river and stream is like. With the ground saturated; it's going to be a few days before the levels drop. While you may not be able to safely cross unsafe and dangerous open waters; you will be able to find an MATC priority wheelchair accessible outhouse at most of the shelters.
This is how most of the Appalachian Trail is today. Huge puddles and lots of running water after last nights 3"-4" of rain.....
